This slide set is a high level overview of the 7711/21 rework and repair of printed circuit boards certification and training program. It is designed to give you a high level overview of this acceptability of printed circuit boards specification.

1. What is the IPC 7711/21
Rework/Repair Certification
Program?
Bob Wettermann, MIT
BEST Inc.
bwet@solder.net

2. What is it?
This is an intensive hand soldering and rework (IPC-
7711) and repair (IPC-7721) skills course for advanced
soldering technicians
IPC 7711/21 Rework and
Repair of Printed Circuit
Boards

3. What is it NOT?
This is not a beginning hand soldering course; it is
designed for the advanced skills individuals.
IPC 7711/21 Rework and
Repair of Printed Circuit
Boards

4. The CIS (Operator Level) Program
A Specialist certification may also be referenced as an
Operator certification. Specialists are certified to the
criteria but cannot train or certify others.
IPC 7711/21 Rework and
Repair of Printed Circuit
Boards

5. The CIS (Operator Level) Program
Certifying students to IPC 7711 or the IPC 7721 means
that they are officially recognized by the IPC as having
achieved a level of understanding of the contents of
the specification.
IPC 7711/21 Rework and
Repair of Printed Circuit
Boards

6. The CIS (Operator Level) Program
Certifying operators to IPC 77111 or the IPC 7721
means that they are officially recognized by the IPC as
having a working knowledge of the quality
requirements set forth in the specification.
Training is good for (2) yrs and the credential
belongs to the employee.
IPC 7711/21 Rework and
Repair of Printed Circuit
Boards

7. The CIT (Operator Level) Program
Certifying Instructors to IPC 7711/21 means that they
are officially recognized by the IPC as being qualified to
deliver either IPC 7711 or IPC 7721 CIS (Operator)
Training.
IPC 7711/21 Rework and
Repair of Printed Circuit
Boards

8. What kind is the Outline of the Class?
Introduction/Administrative Overview
Document Introduction and Common Procedures
Wire Splicing Procedures and Demonstartions
Through-Hole Skills Assessment
Through-Hole Procedures and Requirements
Through-Hole Demonstrations and Lab
Pad/Land Cleaning Procedures
SMT Chip Procedures
SMT Chip Demonstration and Lab
SOIC/SOT Procedures
SOIC/SOC Demonstration and Lab
LCCC/BGA Procedures
IPC 7711/21 Rework and
Repair of Printed Circuit
Boards

9. What is the Outline of the Class?
Pad/Land Cleaning Procedures
SMT Chip Procedures
SMT Chip Demonstration and Lab
SOIC/SOT Procedures
SOIC/SOC Demonstration and Lab
LCCC/BGA Procedures
QFP/J-Lead Procedures
QFP/J-Lead Demonstratoin and Lab
Conformal Coating Procedures
Conformal Coating Removal Demonstration and Lab
IPC 7711/21 Rework and
Repair of Printed Circuit
Boards

10. What is the Outline of the Class?
Printed Wiring Circuit Trace Procedures
Edge Connector Repair Procedures
Circuit Trace/Edge Connector Repair Demonstration and Lab
Laminate Repair Procedures
Laminate Repair Demonstration and Lab
Open (make-up) Lab
Comprehensive Review
Open and Closed Book Exams
Review Exams
Roles and Responsibilities of IPC Registered Instructors
IPC 7711/21 Rework and
Repair of Printed Circuit
Boards

11. To register:
Call BEST Inc at (01) 847-797-9250
Visit www.solder.net
Enquire at info@solder.net
IPC 7711/21 Rework and
Repair of Printed Circuit
Boards